Similar presentations

2
Development of Breeds  Many breeds originated in Europe  Selection for breeds was practiced in British Isles  Began in late 1700s  Most desirable traits were kept  Those without desired traits were culled (removed) from herd  Newer breeds develop in 20 th century in U.S.  Exotic breeds became popular in 60s and 70s

3
Angus History  Official name: Aberdeen-Angus  Originated in Scotland, in shires of Aberdeen and Angus  Earliest written records of Angus breeds in 1700s  In 1862, the first herdbook of Angus was published  First imports of Angus to U.S. was in 1873  Today, Angus breeds are found in every state

9
Chianina History  Originated in Chiana Valley, Italy  One of oldest breeds of Italy and probably the world  Chianina semen was imported to U.S. in 1971

10
Chianina Description  Original breed was white with a black switch  Skin pigment is black  High heat tolerant  Gentle  Bulls can weigh up to 4,000 lbs  Cows can weigh up to 2,400 lbs  Have fine-textured meat

11
Chianina

12
Devon History  Originated in Devon and Somerset of SW England  Old breed of cattle  Brought to U.S. in 1623 by colonists  Used for milk, beef, ox teams and leather  Devon herdbook was started in 1850

18
Brahman History  Developed in southwest US from imported breeds of India  Early breeds were selected for hardiness  Ability to produce in southwest climate was also selected for  Used in development of newer breeds of cattle

19
Brahman Description  Light gray or red to almost black color  Most common color is light to medium gray  Characteristic hump over the shoulders  Loose skin, called the dewlap, under the throat  Large drooping ears  Have high heat tolerance  Resistant to disease and insects